Sun Feb 02 16:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Abhishek Sharma’s Century Powers India to Record T20 Win Over England
**Mumbai, India** – Young all-rounder Abhishek Sharma smashed a stunning century to lead India to a record-breaking 150-run victory over England in the fifth and final T20I match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. His whirlwind 135 runs off just 54 balls, studded with 7 fours and 13 sixes, is the highest individual score in a T20I for India.
Sharma’s explosive innings propelled India to a massive 247/9, a total England failed to even come close to chasing. England were bowled out for a paltry 97 runs in 10.3 overs, their second-worst defeat in T20I history. Only opener Phil Salt (55 runs off 23 balls) offered any significant resistance. The rest of the English batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of the huge target, with several players failing to reach double figures. Mohammed Shami returned to form, taking three wickets for India, while Varun Chakravarthy and Shivam Dube claimed two wickets apiece.
Sharma’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award. He also contributed two wickets with a brilliant one-over spell in the final match. His knock included a fifty in 17 balls and a century in 37. This makes him the second-fastest Indian to reach a T20I century.
The victory gave India a 4-1 series win. The 150-run margin is India’s second-largest win in terms of runs in a T20I. The team’s total of 247/9 is their fourth highest ever in the format. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the team’s performance and the exceptional display from Abhishek Sharma. The match also saw disappointing performances from Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav himself, who both failed to make substantial contributions with the bat. Despite these small setbacks, the overwhelming victory solidified India’s dominance in the series.
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